Darin Beckstead is an American filmmaker who has directed films, including Courage & Stupidity and Somebody's Hero.

Career In 2005, his debut film, Courage & Stupidity, was released. The work reimagines Steven Spielberg's experiences making Jaws. It screened at Fantasia, the Sitges Film Festival, and was distributed by Netflix.

In 2012, Beckstead directed Somebody's Hero. The film played at the Heartland Film Festival, Newport Beach Film Festival, and received the "Best Feature" award at the Coney Island Film Festival.

Filmography Courage & Stupidity (2005) Somebody's Hero (2012) Galactic Heat (2015) Evil Nature (2018)

Awards and recognition 2005: Fantasia Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity 2005: Sitges Film Festival Award for Courage & Stupidity 2011: Coney Island Film Festival Award for Somebody's Hero

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